Salesforce Architect

Galent; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Galent is seeking a skilled Salesforce Architect to join their team in Newark, NJ. In this hybrid role, you will bridge business strategy with an advanced Data & AI ecosystem, serving as a Subject Matter Expert and advisor to C-suite leaders.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in the Salesforce ecosystem, specifically with Sales Cloud architectures and integrations. Strong advisory skills and a proven track record in a consulting environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, with at least 5 years in an Architect or Lead Consultant capacity.
• Proven track record of architecting large-scale implementations for Sales Cloud.
• Experience in a services/consulting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical consultant for client leadership.
• Lead the architectural design for core modules, ensuring seamless integration.
• Provide deep-dive technical expertise in Salesforce best practices.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Strategic advisory

CRM integrations

Data-centric architecture

Salesforce APIs

Education

Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect certification

Tools

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Job description

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: Full Time

About the Role

As a Salesforce Architect at Client, you won't just be "building modules"—you will be the bridge between customer business strategy and our world‑class Data & AI ecosystem. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and a strategic advisor to C‑suite leaders, ensuring their Salesforce architecture is not just a CRM, but a clean, scalable engine for AI‑driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Act as the primary technical consultant for client leadership, translating complex business needs into scalable Salesforce architectures.
• End‑to‑End Design: Lead the architectural design for core modules, specifically Sales Cloud and CRM, ensuring seamless integration with downstream data platforms.
• SME Leadership: Provide deep‑dive technical expertise in Salesforce best practices, platform limits, and multi‑tenant environment strategies.
• Data‑Centric Architecture: Collaborate with our Data Engineering teams to ensure CRM data is structured for advanced AI/ML modeling and high‑fidelity analytics.
• Governance: Define and drive coding standards, security protocols, and release management processes.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, with at least 5 years in an Architect or Lead Consultant capacity.
• Platform Expertise: Proven track record of architecting large‑scale implementations for Sales Cloud and complex CRM integrations.
• Consulting DNA: Experience in a services/consulting environment (pure‑play data or "Big 4" experience preferred).
• Technical Breadth: Deep knowledge of Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce APIs.
• Certifications: Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect certification is highly preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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